Summary: New research reveals that people who have near-death experiences often undergo profound shifts in perspective, purpose, and priorities, but many struggle to integrate these changes into daily life. In…
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Genes Linked to Cannabis Use Reveal Ties to Mental Health
Summary: Researchers analyzing data from over 130,000 participants have identified specific genes associated with cannabis use and its frequency, revealing strong links to psychiatric, cognitive, and physical health traits. The…
ADHD May Make You More Creative
Summary: People with ADHD tend to be more creative, and this advantage may stem from a greater tendency for their minds to wander. The study is the first to directly…
EEG Test May Reveal Who Loses Libido on Antidepressants
Summary: A new study reveals that serotonin levels in the brain, measured using a simple EEG-based test, can predict who will experience sexual side effects from SSRI antidepressants. Researchers found…
Tungsten-based SOT-MRAM achieves nanosecond switching and low-power data storage
Schematic illustration of a spin-orbit torque MRAM cell, where a tungsten layer generates spin currents to switch the magnetic state. Credit: Yen-Lin Huang, NYCU. The ability to reliably switch the…
Australian airline Qantas says millions of customers’ data leaked online
Qantas said in July that hackers had targeted one of its customer contact centres, breaching a computer system used by a third party. Australian airline Qantas said Sunday that data…
A US startup plans to deliver ‘sunlight on demand’ after dark. Can it work? Would we want it to?
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A proposed constellation of satellites has astronomers very worried. Unlike satellites that reflect sunlight and produce light pollution as an unfortunate byproduct, the ones by US…
What could burst the AI bubble?
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Some of the world’s biggest tech firms have soared in value over the last year. As AI evolves at pace, there are hopes that it will…
Scams in the age of AI
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain As a college student, Gabriel Aguilar fell victim to an elaborate scam. The fraudsters posed as employers offering job opportunities that provided quick income. He completed…
Can Animals Feel? A New Roadmap for Consciousness
Summary: A philosophy scholar has developed a practical “decision tree” to help scientists and ethicists evaluate which creatures may be conscious. The new framework clarifies decades of debate about whether…
